I have a 97 461 VS that doesn't currently have a jack plate and thinking about adding one to it to help with hole shot that i'm lacking terribly. Could anyone that has or knows of someone post what size setback I should go with on this rig? I have a 150 EFI Merc on it if that makes a difference at all.
I wouldn’t go over a 6” on that hull, pretty sure that Ranger recommended a 6”.
There is plenty of set back on that boat. Have you looked at your set up.
I had the same rig years ago and a 23" Tempest was the best prop with a very solid hole shot.
6” will wake it up quite a bit. Perfect for that hull
Ranger R81VS, Mercury 175EFI w/ 25 Tempest
I had this same setup years ago as well. In fact, I had one with a Yamaha motor and one with a Merc 175 EFI. The holeshot was great on both boats albeit the one with the Yamaha had no jackplate but the one with the Merc actually had one of the old Minn Kota jackplates.
2018 Ranger 520L w/ Merc Pro XS 250 4S
15" Solix console
12" Solix on the bow
Ultrex
Atlas Hydraulic Jackplate
I had a '96 461 w/ a 150 EFI. As mentioned above, slap a 23 Tempest on it and you'll be all set.
Yeah I just feel like it's got a terrible holeshot and I'm only getting max 52-53 mph and I know that boat has more than that in it! Thought maybe a jack plate would take care of both issues.
52-53 at what rpm ?? is that gps speed,that boat already has plenty of set back,i think you have other problems
big boat with a 150 on a hull rated for 175,,,and if it is not set up right(pad to prop/engine running right/propped right/) it will be lacking in performance. Plenty of built in set back.Originally Posted by buster502
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Mine would run 58-59 with a 23" Tempest all day long
I have a 98 461V w/175hp Merc. Running a 23p Tempest and getting 67.9 on GPS with no jackplate. 2 guys, half fuel. All gear. Boat runs awesome!!!
Ok so after some more in depth looking it turns out I have a 25p Tempest on it and I like this is why i'm not getting any speed out of it. I guess I need to find a 23P Tempest and throw it on the rig and see how that goes.
Ranger recommended to me to use a 8" it works great...its also atlas hydraulic... Friend of mine put the 6 on his 461..and it works just at good. i also have set of blades on back of my 461 with 175 proxs... does 64 easy 25 fury prop
I have a 6" jackplate on my 481vs, 175 Merc XRi with a 25 Tempest Plus. 64 mph, and the prop needs work.
2011 Skeeter ZX225
225 Yamaha HPDI Series 2
Minn Kota Ultrex 112 52"
Console: HDS 16 Carbon
Bow: HDS 12 Carbon, Solix 12 G2, Mega 360
What RPM is that? Even at 6,000 RPM, that's barely even theoretically possible to achieve with a 23 pitch prop. You'd have to be at 3% slip which is in the "I've never heard of it" realm. Something doesn't add up there...
In any case, even if you've got a higher pitched prop on it, it sure sounds like that 175 has some modifications. 2 guys and full tourney load and half fuel? You should be in the business of setting up boats!
2011 Skeeter ZX225
225 Yamaha HPDI Series 2
Minn Kota Ultrex 112 52"
Console: HDS 16 Carbon
Bow: HDS 12 Carbon, Solix 12 G2, Mega 360
6" plate is all Ranger would recommend and warranty during that era. A 6" plate made a huge difference on that hull.
Seems like I ran a 24 pitch on my 462 with 6" jackplate. Mine ran low 60s with a 150 intruder.
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
67 mph on a cold morning. I weigh 165lbs, my son is 150lbs. 20 gal of fuel. 10 rods. 12 plano 3700's. Small cooler. Anything else you may need for your formula? 65 easy when warmer. Slowest I have seen it run is 64 and hot as heck out. No mods. This is why I hate posting on here. Doesn't matter what calculations you come up with, that is what it runs. Come fish with me. Will have a blast and could see how this sweet thing runs. Do have friends on here that can vouch if needed.
You made me run home and check........LOL!!!!! I apologize, it's a 25p on it. Some reason you got me thinking because my Triton had a 23p on it with a 150 and would run 60. 25p dude.........sorry man LOL!!!!! Still can come fish with us though.
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